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Eggplant vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggplant and chuck steak different?

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline than eggplant.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Eggplant has less saturated fat.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than eggplant (30).

Eggplant, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +965.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9066.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1044.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67.1%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2449%
Contains more FatsFats +10811.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59006.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.16mg 8.68mg 77%
Selenium 0.3µg 27.5µg 49%
Protein 0.98g 24.98g 48%
Saturated fat 0.034g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.18g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 0.23mg 2.45mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 4.663mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 9.457g 24%
Phosphorus 24mg 193mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.373mg 22%
Choline 6.9mg 79mg 13%
Calories 25kcal 277kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.191mg 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.012mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.752mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.81g 5%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Sodium 2mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 229mg 325mg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.6µg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 5.88g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.066mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Copper 0.081mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Eggplant
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.